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‘Maths anxiety’ is a real thing. Here are 3 ways to help your child cope

  Benjamin Zunica, University of Sydney and Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, University of Sydney From March 15, more than one million young Australians will sit the NAPLAN numeracy test. For most students, this will just be a routine part of the school day (albeit less fun than running around at recess or lunch). But for others, [...]

By |2023-03-16T12:06:59+11:00March 16th, 2023|Categories: Education|Tags: |0 Comments

Lucky girl syndrome: the potential dark side of TikTok’s extreme positive thinking trend

Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh, University of Central Lancashire If you’re looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the “lucky girl syndrome” trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can help you achieve your goals. If you haven’t already come across one of [...]

By |2023-03-16T12:07:35+11:00March 13th, 2023|Categories: Social Media, Technology|Tags: |0 Comments

How to help teen girls’ mental health struggles – 6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

Elizabeth Englander, Bridgewater State University and Meghan K. McCoy, Bridgewater State University It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was published [...]

By |2023-03-13T10:27:56+11:00March 13th, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Mental Illness|Tags: |0 Comments

It’s not just weddings – how celebrating small wins and unconventional milestones can bring joy

Nilufar Ahmed, University of Bristol In an episode of the popular TV show Sex and the City, protagonist Carrie Bradshaw sets up a fake wedding registry to get a friend to buy her a pair of shoes. Carrie claims to be getting married to herself in a bid to replace expensive shoes that went missing [...]

By |2023-03-03T16:14:50+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing, Positive Psychology|Tags: |0 Comments

Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry – bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

Corinna Jenkins Tucker, University of New Hampshire and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth, University of New Hampshire Nearly 80% of U.S. children grow up with a sibling. For many, brothers and sisters are life companions, close confidants and sharers of memories. But siblings also are natural competitors for parents’ attention. When brothers and sisters view parents’ love [...]

By |2023-03-03T16:15:15+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Bullying|Tags: |0 Comments

How to avoid annoying your kids and getting ‘stressed by proxy’ during exam season

Sarah Jefferson, Edith Cowan University I knew assessment season was upon us when my son frantically asked me one morning before school if I had any spare pens in my bag. Despite the fact most tests have moved online, it appears the fear of ink in a pen running out remains a timeless stress [...]

By |2023-03-03T09:36:04+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one remedy may be right under your nose. Chewing has benefits for brain function, stress, anxiety, exam performance, pain perception, as well as hunger and food intake. Here’s what the research about chewing more says, in experiments that [...]

By |2023-03-03T09:35:56+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: |0 Comments

Kids driving you crazy? Try these science-backed anger management tips for parents

Alina Morawska, The University of Queensland You’re running late for work, your eight-year-old can’t find the homework they were supposed to have put in their school bag last night, your four-year-old objects to the blue t-shirt you’d prepared and wants the other shade of blue, and then you step on a Lego piece that didn’t [...]

By |2023-03-03T09:35:46+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments

Help! My kid won’t read chapter books. What do I do?

Helen Harper, University of New England; Bronwyn Parkin, University of Adelaide; Pauline Jones, University of Wollongong, and Susan Feez, University of New England Many children start school excited about learning to read. And parents too! After many years of reading and re-reading (seemingly ad nauseam) favourite picture books aloud, it’s thrilling to see your [...]

By |2023-03-03T09:35:35+11:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Learning|Tags: |0 Comments

Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist

Lowri Dowthwaite-Walsh, University of Central Lancashire What makes you happy? Maybe it’s getting up early to see the sunrise, hanging out with family and friends on a weekend, or going for a dip in the sea. But what does science say about the things happy people do? We know that happy people tend to [...]

By |2023-02-23T17:29:32+11:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Positive Psychology, Wellbeing|Tags: |0 Comments
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